NEWS

Creativity and Courage in Mental Health featuring Jane Pauley

Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Jane Pauley will serve as the guest speaker at the AIM Center's Creativity and Courage in MentalHealth benefit and 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at The Chattanoogan Ballroom.

The event will include a reception and dinner as well as an interview with Jane Pauley, who will discuss her own diagnosis with bipolar disorder at age 50 and her efforts to destigmatize mental illness. Proceeds support the AIM Center’s mission of helping adults with mental illnesses achieve productive and meaningful lives. Table sponsorships are available.

Member Transportation Update

Members working Transitional Employment placements will be provided transportation to the job site from AIM Center. Any members living in either AIM Center Housing or within 15 miles of AIM Center will be given the opportunity to be picked up from or taken home from the job site outside of regular business hours; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Members living in AIM Center Housing properties will be provided daily transportation to and from AIM Center upon their request during regular business hours.

Reservations should be made at least one business day in advance, no later than 3:00PM. Any members requesting van transportation need to call Kailan, Employment Specialist, at (423) 624-4800 ext. 115 or come to the Employment Department.

AIM Center, a United Way Partner Agency, is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health; the Department of Finance and Administration, Volunteer Tennessee; City of Chattanooga; United Healthcare Community Plan; ValueOptions; the Tennessee Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services; Combined Federal Campaign; and private donors.